Whether you’re new to real estate ads or seasoned in real estate advertising, this guide will help you improve your ad strategy. Using ads in your overall lead gen strategy is a way to leverage your time and get in front of more qualified leads faster, versus marketing, which is more useful for building brand […]
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With homeowners insurance premiums expected to rise an average of 8% in 2025, according to data from Insurify, and researchers blaming these rising costs for an uptick in mortgage delinquencies, it’s clear that insurance costs are hampering homebuyers’ and owners’ already strained wallets. “Insurance is one of those things that flies under the radar when
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Hosting an open house is exciting, but the real opportunity comes after the last guest leaves. A well-timed open house follow-up email is often what turns a quick conversation at the door into a real client relationship. Still, figuring out what to say in each situation isn’t always easy, which is why having a go-to
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As consumer debt surpasses $18 trillion in early 2025, the need for effective and ethical consumer debt reduction solutions has never been more urgent. Both nonprofit and for-profit models offer pathways to financial recovery, but they’re just part of a broader landscape. For real estate agents, mortgage lenders, brokers, and fintech innovators, understanding the full spectrum of
Real estate analytics and valuation firm Clear Capital has formed a partnership with CAPE Analytics, offering a new automated property condition tool for home equity lenders. The collaboration introduces an Automated Property Condition Report (aPCR) and an inspection cascade designed to speed up loan processing and ensure compliance with investor requirements. The aPCR uses high-resolution
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Howard Hanna Real Estate Services is continuing its growth efforts. On Tuesday, the firm announced its acquisition of Coastal Properties, which serves clients in the Lowcountry regions of South Carolina and Georgia. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Howard Hanna said the acquisition accelerates its growth in the Southeast and marks the
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The U.S. land market is rapidly losing momentum, with demand falling to levels not seen since late 2022, according to Q2 2025 data from John Burns Research & Consulting. Only 28% of land brokers describe demand as strong, down sharply from 76% a year ago. The pullback marks a steep reversal after two years of
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS) and Zillow are teaming up to bring BHHS’s agents Zillow’s AI-powered Showcase tools. On Tuesday, Zillow announced that it had entered into an agreement with BHHS to provide the U.S.-based members of the BHHS network with access to Zillow’s Showcase. This agreement was preceded by an earlier product partnership with BHHS’s
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When Rishard Rameez, co-founder and CEO of Canadian-based real estate brokerage Zown, bought and sold a home within the same year, the inefficiencies of the process left him frustrated. “I couldn’t wrap my head around the fact that I had to pay [almost] all of my down payment towards covering the real estate agent’s fees,
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The nation’s top brokerage by transaction side count continues to expand. On Monday, eXp Realty announced that it was welcoming back San Antonio-based The Victorica Group. The group was formed at eXp, but went on to briefly operate as an independent brokerage. It ultimately decided to return to eXp after being courted by several other
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